The SPX 2003 Anthology #[nn]

In "The Balkan Express, Part II: The Ice Cream Man," Josh Neufeld crafts a quietly powerful narrative that shifts perspective, imagining the encounter between a Serbian ice cream salesman and Neufeld and his girlfriend Sari through the vendor’s eyes. Told with Neufeld’s signature minimalist style and emotional precision, the story explores tension and connection across cultural divides. The cover, a collaborative effort by Jaime Hernandez and Joel Priddy, captures the story’s stark, evocative tone.